Elias Carlson

Elias Carlson is a photographer, graphic designer, new father, and general outdoors enthusiast based in Priest River, Idaho.

How to Build a DIY Hot Tub in Your Backyard: Step-by-Step Guide

A Step-by-Step DIY Guide to Building Your Own Backyard Hot Tub

Materials, tools, and clear and complete instructions on building your own off-grid wood fired hot tub for around $2,000

Project Breakdown: How to Build a DIY Wood Fired Hot Tub for $2300

How to Build a DIY Wood Fired Hot Tub for Around $2,000

The dreamy soaking tub came together on the cheap thanks to reclaimed wood and some serious sweat equity

A Hiker's Guide to Beehive Lakes, a Treasured North Idaho Trail

North Idaho's Worst Kept Secret Needs to Be on Your To-Hike List

Trip tips, gear essentials, and 10 do's & don'ts for backpacking in Idaho's legendary Selkirk Mountains

Film Photos From Montana's Legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road

Striking Landscapes as Seen From Montana's Most Scenic Road

Three days along Glacier National Park's alpine masterpiece, captured on black-and-white film

How to Lasso a Lightning Bolt: Fishing for Steelhead in Oregon

How to Lasso a Lightning Bolt in Oregon

In search of illusive sea-run rainbow trout in the dark and damp heart of the Pacific Northwest

Spring Fever In Northern Idaho

Photo Essay: Spring Fever From Northern Idaho

A collection of 35mm film photos to excite and inspire about the season soon to come

Backcountry Camping in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Backcountry Camping in Washington's Iconic Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Exploring The Enchantments with friends and fly rod in tow, documented on 35mm film

Carefree Camping at Idaho's Pristine Upper Priest Lake

20 Film Photos Capture the Carefree Spirit of Summer in Idaho

A low key weekend getaway, artfully captured on B&W medium format film